The Importance of High Standards in Mentoring

About this video

In this short clip, the speakers argue that the time to worry about a mentor or coach is not when they are pushing you, but when they stop pushing, because that can mean they have given up on you. Huberman describes what he calls a protector mindset, where a mentor lowers standards to spare someone stress, and contrasts it with an enforcer mindset, where a standard is simply imposed and left for the person to meet or miss.

Key takeaways

• Huberman says a mentor who stops pushing you may have effectively given up on you.
• Huberman calls lowering standards to protect someone from stress a protector mindset.
• Huberman contrasts that with an enforcer mindset that imposes a standard without support.

Episode details: published April 21, 2024 · 78K views · 0:53 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The science and protocols described are Andrew Huberman’s, presented for education — not medical advice. Consult a qualified professional before changing your own health practices.

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